codificar
“codificar” means “to code” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to code, to encode
Also: to encrypt
📝 In Action
Necesitamos codificar los datos para proteger la privacidad de los clientes.
B1We need to encode the data to protect customer privacy.
Ella está aprendiendo a codificar en diferentes lenguajes de programación.
B2She is learning to code in different programming languages.
El mensaje fue codificado antes de ser enviado.
B1The message was encoded before being sent.
to codify
Also: to systematize
📝 In Action
Napoleón fue famoso por codificar las leyes civiles.
C1Napoleon was famous for codifying civil laws.
Es necesario codificar las normas de conducta de la empresa.
B2It is necessary to codify the company's rules of conduct.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "codificar" in Spanish:
to code→to codify→to encode→to encrypt→to systematize→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: codificar
Question 1 of 3
Which form of 'codificar' is correct for 'I encoded' (past tense)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'codex' (meaning the trunk of a tree, and later a wooden tablet for writing or a book). The suffix '-ificar' means 'to make' or 'to turn into'.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'codificar' used for coding computer games?
Yes, although 'programar' (to program) is more common for the whole process, 'codificar' is perfectly correct for the specific act of writing code.
What is the difference between 'cifrar' and 'codificar'?
'Cifrar' is specifically about making something secret (encrypting), while 'codificar' is more general about changing the format of information (like a bar code or digital signal).
Does this verb have any irregular forms?
Only spelling changes. The sounds stay regular, but you must change 'c' to 'qu' whenever the ending starts with an 'e' (like in 'codifiqué').